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The People"s Pharmacy Podcast

Joe and Terry Graedon

Empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options.

health & fitness alternative health

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Show 1425: How Can You Combine Supplements, Herbs and...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Pharmacists stand ready to help people review their supplements, herbs and medicines to see if there are potential interactions, redundancies, adverse reactions or other problems. Technically, everyone on Medicare is entitled to a comprehensive medication review annually. Some pharmacists like to conduct that as a “brown bag review,” in which the patient brings in everything they are taking–OTC med, prescription drugs, herbs, vitamins and other dietary supplements–so the pharmacist gets a complete

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Show 1424: Breathing Better Despite Pollution,...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2025/03/28

We are finally emerging from an especially severe flu season. After a few years during and right after the pandemic in which there was relatively little influenza, this year was challenging. Preliminary data from the CDC suggest that between 40 million and 75 million Americans suffered from influenza or flu-like illnesses between October and March. As many as 1.2 million had to be hospitalized. The influenza viruses (there are many) are not the only pathogens that can cause coughing, fever or

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57:57

Show 1423: How to Fix Your Foot Pain

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2025/03/22

If your feet don’t feel good, you won’t either. Just imagine stubbing your toe. Ouch, that hurt! But stubbed toes generally recover fairly quickly. Some other common foot problems are likely to cause more long-lasting pain. Some of these may result from participation in sports, such as sprained ankles or stress fractures. What is the best way to handle these injuries so they won’t cause persistent problems? This week, Dr. Jane Andersen joins Joe and Terry in the studio to answer listeners’ questions

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01:02:59

Show 1422: The Science of Smell

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2025/03/16

Of all our senses, the sense of smell often gets short shrift. Aside from Marcel Proust’s evocative description of the link between odor and memory, we don’t think much about smell. Scientists have discovered, however, that much of our social interaction relies on olfaction at a subconscious level. It plays a largely unconscious role in our choice of mates as well as in the timing of sexual activity. It is also important for the bonding between mothers and their infants. Consequently, the sense of

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01:06:49

Show 1421: Is Lp(a) the Heart Risk No One Talks About?

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2025/03/07

This week, we get in-depth information on Lp(a), the heart risk no one talks about. You have heard of cholesterol, and you may even know what your cholesterol level is. The compound lipoprotein a may be equally dangerous when it is elevated, but you have probably heard very little about it. While we don’t know if Lp(a) has or perhaps once had some important functions, we do know that elevated levels of this chemical is associated with heart disease. People with higher levels are more likely to

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01:17:24

Show 1420: The Cooking Oil Controversy Spotlights Cancer

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2025/02/28

This week, we dig into the cooking oil controversy. For decades, we’ve heard that we should be using vegetable oils rather than butter, lard or other fats (possibly even olive oil). Oils from corn, soybeans, sunflower or safflower seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Consequently, people consuming them may have lower cholesterol levels than those primarily using saturated fats. But could there be a downside? We hear from scientists who have found these seed oils may be linked to certain

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58:58

Show 1419: Restless Legs, Muscle Cramps and Sleepless...

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2025/02/22

This week, Terry and Joe welcome Dr. Andrew Spector to the studio to share his expertise with listeners. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a relatively common problem that can really wreak havoc on a good night’s sleep. Have you experienced this problem? How do you manage it? Restless legs are not usually painful, so pain that keeps a person awake might be due to neuropathy. Another condition that often bothers a bed partner more than the patient is periodic limb movements of sleep. The name is

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01:00:42

Show 1418: More About the Pros and Cons of Water...

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2025/02/14

In this second episode of our two-part series, you will learn about the cons of water fluoridation. Exposure during development may lower IQ. Some people are opposed to any municipality putting fluoride in its water supply simply because it means the residents have little choice but to use it. On the other hand, many people embrace a “no harm, no foul” philosophy. What are the potential cons of water fluoridation? This week, we offer the second of a two-part series on the pros and cons

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59:43

Show 1417: Examining the Pros and Cons of Water...

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2025/02/07

This week, we offer the first of a two-part series on water fluoridation. Tooth decay is uncomfortable. When it leads to periodontal disease and tooth loss, it can have a negative impact on cardiovascular and cognitive health, as well as quality of life. Fluoridation has been employed as a public health intervention to improve dental health. What is fluoride and how does it work? Our guest, Dr. Gary Slade, explains the mechanisms that help fluoride strengthen tooth enamel. In particular, it becomes

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Show 1416: Exposing Fraud and Arrogance in...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2025/02/02

With nearly seven million Americans currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the effort to understand what causes it and how it could be treated effectively is urgent. Over the last several decades, research on this dementia has focused largely on amyloid plaque (also called amyloid-beta) in the brain as the sole cause. Consequently, drug companies have developed medications that can pull plaque out of the brain. Medicines like aducanumab (Aduhelm), lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla)

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Show 1415: Can Home Remedies Help Overcome Cold...

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2025/01/26

This week, Joe & Terry invite listeners to share their favorite home remedies for colds. No one expects a remedy to shorten the duration of a cold–although perhaps one or two could! But many may help people feel better for a few hours if they alleviate symptoms.

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01:20:52

Show 1414: Finding Your Exercise Prescription for Life

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2025/01/17

This week, two distinguished exercise physiologists tell us why we each need an exercise prescription for life. Dr. Benjamin Levine has worked with the Dallas Bed Rest and Training Study to discover that three weeks of bed rest hurt fitness more than 30 years of normal life. Dr. Claudio Battaglini provides exercise prescriptions for cancer patients so that they will be in better health once they recover from their malignancy. It's time to make physical activity a part of our daily hygiene. Our

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Show 1413: Stopping Strokes: How to Reduce Your Risk...

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2025/01/11

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. We are calling this a brain attack because, like a heart attack, it is preceded by risk factors and may be followed by lasting damage. How can we reduce our risk? This week, we hear a first-hand account of what a stroke feels like, from neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Then we learn from a neurologist, Dr. Matthew Schrag, about the risk factors for such a brain attack. What

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01:06:54

Show 1369: What to Do If You Catch the Flu (Archive)

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2025/01/03

This week, we hear from pulmonologist Roger Seheult, MD, an expert in critical care and pulmonology about ways we can strengthen our immune responses to respiratory infections. Seasonal influenza activity is high and still rising in most parts of the country. In addition, wastewater surveillance shows that COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Cold viruses are also circulating. Find out what strategies you can take to stay healthy and what to do if you catch the flu.

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Show 1312: Fiber, Phytonutrients and Healthy Soil...

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2024/12/27

Do you know what is the best diet for you? If you are a regular listener, you will have heard that many different diets can be beneficial. But the best ones have at least two things in common: fiber and phytonutrients from a meal plan full of plants. This week on our nationally syndicated radio show, we discuss the importance of fiber and phytonutrients in our food for keeping our intestinal microbes healthy. We’ll also find out why encouraging a varied and thriving microbiome in the soil is

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Show 1412: Beyond Amyloid: The Science That Could...

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2024/12/20

A personalized approach considering multiple factors may be helpful for changing the course of Alzheimer disease. This week, we look at the new pharmaceuticals that the FDA has approved for treating Alzheimer disease. Although they are effective at removing amyloid plaques from the brain, they don’t seem to help patients function better. Is it time to turn away from an exclusive focus on amyloid to consider other factors that might affect cognitive decline and change the course of Alzheimer

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01:26:58

Show 1411: Could Your Kidneys Be Failing You? The...

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2024/12/13

In this interview, Dr. Emily Chang of UNC discusses how to take care of your kidneys to keep them functioning well. This week, our guest discusses how to prevent and treat a surprisingly common condition, chronic kidney disease. One in three Americans faces the risk factors for kidney disease; one in seven is actually living with the condition, although they may not be aware of it. The podcast also includes a discussion with Dr. Glenn Preminger of Duke University Health System about a related

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01:06:46

Show 1410: Why Practicing Kindness Could Prolong Your...

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2024/12/06

A surprising amount of research supports the biological benefits of practicing kindness, forgiveness, compassion and gratitude. This week, we talk with an expert on cancer epidemiology. Surprisingly, though, our discussion centers on the health aspects of practicing kindness and compassion. In our polarized world, anger and hostility are rampant. But kindness is not only good for the person who receives a kind gesture. It also has a biological impact on the person providing it.

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Show 1368: Why Overcoming Loneliness Is Crucial for...

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2024/12/01

Social isolation is a serious risk factor for chronic diseases. As a result, overcoming loneliness is an essential step toward better health. In this week’s interview, Dr. Robert Waldinger of Harvard University explains why overcoming loneliness is essential for our health. His research, summarized in The Good Life, shows that close relationships are crucial for a satisfying life. In addition, the Surgeon General has issued a comprehensive report on the epidemic of loneliness and its effects on

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Show 1409: From Hippocrates to Hypocrisy: The Hidden...

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2024/11/23

Historically, medical students were expected to take the Hippocratic oath upon graduation. Although the original Greek does not actually contain the warning to do no harm, the oath is widely believed to carry that intent. Yet it may be difficult for doctors to avoid harming some patients. We’ll examine where patients should be especially vigilant and how the evidence from careful studies can help.

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